The County Fair

8/18/2016

Every year my family enjoys going to our local county fair. We enjoy watching the 4-H animal shows, petting the animals, seeing friends that we only seem to see at the fair, and also seeing how our projects came out in the open class exhibits.

This year I decided to enter my sewing projects under the professional category. I have sold some stuff before, and I was hoping that I would be judged harder than in the regular adult category. I was pleasantly surprised on how well I did. (I can list several things wrong with each garment.)

I came out fairly well with a 2nd place for my Christmas tree skirt. A first for embellished item with my 1940's cartwheel hat. A first for my pleated 1940's blouse. Nothing for my 1930's floral tea dress, but I am really not surprised by that. I also received a first for the corduroy jacket I made last fall that never made it on to the blog.

So if indeed I was held to a higher standard, I would say that I did fairly well, and hopefully I will continue to get better. If nothing else, it gives me some reason to brag on my Esty store. Award winning sewing! (Insert Laugh)

6 Comments

Galwechil link

8/18/2016 12:48:52 pm

Great job! I was going to ask you if you liked how you did, but somehow kept forgetting. I can't believe I was so oblivious to the fact that my coasters were sitting on top of your tree skirt! I just thought it was a pretty tablecloth for decoration. :) (Sorry!)

I tried entering in the professional category this year, too. I think I did fairly decently there.

P.S. Random comment: I like your goat picture. Can't you just see the one in the background whispering some mischief into the other's ear? :)

Sew Characteristically You

8/18/2016 03:02:15 pm

I think it occurred to me a little later that those were yours, but I didn't see how you did. Oh, and it did look like a tablecloth the way they had it set up. I don't think there were as many entries this year. I also wonder if there is as much competition in the professional category. I do really hope we are getting judged harder.

The goats are from several years ago, but the mischief that they could try to get into when there are two little goats......

Sarah

Jessica Cangiano link

8/19/2016 09:00:39 am

That's absolutely wonderful! Many happy congratulations on your well deserved place titles. I can just image how much you must have been floating on cloud nine that day/week - I know I would have been. :)

Thank you for sharing your exciting accomplishments at the fair with us.

Big hugs & happy weekend wishes,
♥ Jessica

8/20/2016 04:29:22 pm

Thanks, Jessica! I have been entering into the county fair for years, but finally took the plunge for entering as a professional. I am glad that I did.

Sarah

Molly

8/20/2016 12:22:12 pm

Wonderful job on all of your projects Sarah! *Molly applauds*
When I was younger I did 4-H, and really enjoyed it when I was in it!
Sorry I haven't gotten around to commenting recently--things just get so busy with the school year coming up!
I really enjoyed reading about the letters though, it was very interesting!
I hope you're doing well and your elbow is feeling better!
In Christ,
Molly

8/20/2016 04:31:15 pm

Thanks, Molly! And not a problem. I have been traveling myself, so I can understand how life gets busy and doesn't leave time for some of the small things. My elbow is much better. I am living life as usual, with only slight reminders of the injury.

Sarah

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